Panasonic TZ70 vs Sony HX90V

The Panasonic TZ70 is the current first choice of many in the travel compact market, but it's facing stiffer competition than ever before. Find how the latest travel compact, the Sony HX90V, compares in our Panasonic TZ70 vx Sony HX90V head to head

Panasonic TZ70 vs Sony HX90V – Comparison

On first consideration it’s quite difficult to separate the TZ70 and HX90V – they’re both similarly priced, have almost identical focal ranges and a similar level of connectivity.

However, if you dig a little deeper you begin to find a few core differences. To begin with, despite featuring similarly-sized sensors the TZ70 has a resolution of 12MP compared to 18MP on the HX90V – if you’re after low light the TZ70 is the likely choice, while those wanting the most detail might opt for the HX90V here.

Then there’s the LCD screen – the TZ70 features a slightly higher resolution 3in screen, although it’s fixed to the rear of the camera. The HX90V, meanwhile, offers an LCD screen which can rotate 180-degrees about a horizontal axis making it perfect for selfies.

Also, although both feature electronic viewfinders that on the Sony is of a slightly higher specification and pops up from the camera’s body, making the HX90V smaller in the hand and much more pocketable.

One potential deal-breaker for enthusiast shooters could be the fact that the TZ70 features Raw capture and the HX90V does not, although for some enthusiasts that might not be such an issue.

All told, it really is difficult to separate the two. If you need Raw capture then the TZ70 is the preference, although if you want a smaller and selfie-enabled camera, the HX90V is the obvious choice.

Either way, whichever you choose will undoubtedly serve as an excellent travel companion.